Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Type 056
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.5x the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2's 589 tons. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 reaches 34 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 1,650 nautical miles for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 carries a crew of 40 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was produced in 36 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was commissioned in 1979, 34 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 589 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,650 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 056-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class.